The 9th edition of the Elite Model Look Nigeria Competition came to a close on October 1st with Davidson Obennebo and Omoh Momoh emerging as the two winners. The pair went home with N1m each and will follow in the footsteps of models like Mayowa Nicholas and Victor Ndigwe to represent Nigeria at the international Elite Model Look Competition. For more, click here.

Vogue v Fashion Bloggers

Vogue is currently in a battle with fashion bloggers after the magazine’s editors, on a Vogue.com recap of Milan Fashion Week, blasted them. In one biting comment, Sally Singer (Vogue’s Creative Digital Director) said, “It’s a schizophrenic moment, and that just can’t be good. (Note to bloggers who change head-to-toe, paid-to-wear outfits every hour: please stop. Find another business. You are heralding the death of style.” Bloggers like BryanBoy and Susie Bubble have since responded to the snark, accusing the editors of simply hating the fact that they no longer have sole grip on influencing the industry. For more, click here.

Kim Kardashian-West Robbed at Gunpoint in Paris

In what can best be described as a fashion week tragedy, Kim Kardashian-West is currently reeling from a robbery attack on her private residence in Paris’ 8th Arrondissement. A spokeswoman for the reality TV star said she was “badly shaken but physically unharmed.” According to a police official, five armed men, who are still at large, stole a jewellery box containing valuables worth €6m as well as a ring worth €4m. They found out where she was staying by threatening the concierge of the residence, and on getting in, tied her up and locked her in the bathroom. She left Paris via a private jet soon after the incident. For more, click here.

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs Named CEO of Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta has appointed Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as its new CEO. He was previously the CEO of Hugo Boss, a position from which he stepped down from in February. Prior to that, he worked at brands like Cartier, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior Couture. He will report directly to Francois Pinault (Kering boss) and succeeds now former CEO Carlo Alberto Beretta who has been promoted to the role of chief client and marketing officer at Kering. For more, click here.

Vetements Relaunches Its Website as Style.com Replica

Vetements has relaunched its website as a tribute to the beloved original version of Style.com. The site uses the layout of Style.com to feature its latest press clippings, collaborations and collections. For more, click here.

Mr Porter & Apple TV Revolutionise TV Shopping

In the latest fashion &technology collaboration, the Mr Porter for Apple TV app will allow viewers to read the e-retailer’s magazine, The Journal, and shop the pieces directly from it. The app can be accessed through an iPhone and people can scroll through categories and make purchases via the app. For more, click here.

Gigi Hadid x Stuart Weitzman

Fresh off her recent collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi Hadid has inked a new deal for a collaboration Stuart Weitzman. Alongside the brand, she will design a namesake boot to be released before winter. She’s been the face of the brand since spring 2016 and made the announcement in the latest issue of WSJ.Magazine which she covers. For more, click here.

Nas Stars in Campaign for Public School x New Era

Nas has been announced as the face of Public School’s collaboration with lifestyle brand New Era. “When you think of New York leaders, especially in the context of a Yankees or Mets hat, there’s no other person that comes to mind before Nas,” said designer Dao-Yi Chow via press release. The campaign images are inspired by a series of Nas photos taken by Chi Modu in 1992, two years before the release of his seminal debut album Illmatic. The backdrop for each of the images are recreated sets from his childhood in the Queensbridge Housing Projects. For more, click here.